The big book of Australian history / Peter Macinnis.
Material type: TextPublisher: Canberra, A.C.T. : National Library of Australia, 2017Edition: Third editionDescription: 292 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 30 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780642279026; 0642279020Subject(s): Australia -- History -- Juvenile literature | Australia -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature | Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 994 Summary: HISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). AUSTRALIAN. This is the second edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded 'Notable Book' by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging overview of the history of Australia. It covers many of the main events in the nation's history. Packed with colourful images and interesting facts, The Big Book of Australian History introduces children to the many people and events that have made Australia what it is today. It also encourages them to think about how Australia has evolved as a nation. Author Peter Macinnis' enthusiastic retelling of Australia's story is infectious. Among the big events and the great moments that have shaped the country, Macinnis also includes lesser-known, interesting details that bring Australian history to life. Ages 9+Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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wnor- Book | Wundowie Wundowie Junior Non Fiction | Australian Stories | J 994 MCI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111069318689 |
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J 940 .54 Shifting tides : Australia and the Pacific in the Second World War. World War, 1939-1945 | J 940.426 FRE The beach they called Gallipoli / | J 940.426 WIN The last Anzac / | J 994 MCI The big book of Australian history / | J 994.01 FRE Shipwreck, sailors & 60,000 years : | J 994.02 DIC M is for mutiny! : | JB 994 HIG High five to the boys : |
Includes index.
For upper primary school age.
HISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). AUSTRALIAN. This is the second edition of The Big Book of Australian History, awarded 'Notable Book' by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging overview of the history of Australia. It covers many of the main events in the nation's history. Packed with colourful images and interesting facts, The Big Book of Australian History introduces children to the many people and events that have made Australia what it is today. It also encourages them to think about how Australia has evolved as a nation. Author Peter Macinnis' enthusiastic retelling of Australia's story is infectious. Among the big events and the great moments that have shaped the country, Macinnis also includes lesser-known, interesting details that bring Australian history to life. Ages 9+
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